Two and a half years after the initial release of Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.'s Service Pack 2 advances the state of Windows security: The update plugs longstanding vulnerabilities in Windows services and modifies key applications, such as its Internet Explorer and the system firewall, to make it easier for users and administrators to monitor and control what's happening on Windows XP machines. With the appropriate amount of testing before deployment to production systems—to identify and work around potential application compatibility issues—eWEEK Labs believes the improvements in SP2 are compelling enough to recommend the upgrade for all Windows XP systems.
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